Blake Parker brought back up on Monday

(9/1/2014)Cubs pitcher Blake Parker was promoted from Triple-A Iowa prior to Monday's game against the Brewers. He's posted a 6.08 ERA in 13 1/3 innings with Chicago.

Blake Parker shuttled back to Triple-A

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/22/2014)Cubs pitcher Blake Parker was sent right back down to Triple-A Iowa following the conclusion of the team's doubleheader, for which he served as the 26th man.

Parker appeared in Thursday's game, allowing two hits and striking out two batters over one scoreless inning of relief. It lowered his season ERA to 6.08 in 13 1/3 innings.

Blake Parker is the 26th man Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/21/2014)Cubs pitcher Blake Parker will act as the 26th man Thursday against the Giants.

Parker was added for Game 2 of the team's doubleheader. He'll likely be optioned to the minors following the game. Parker has a 6.57 ERA over 12 1/3 innings in the majors.

Blake Parker sent back to Triple-A

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/5/2014)The Cubs optioned pitcher Blake Parker to Triple-A Iowa Tuesday, just four days after he was recalled.

Parker appeared in two games during his stint with the team, allowing three runs in 2 2/3 innings of work.

Cubs make several moves Friday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/1/2014)The Cubs announced several roster moves prior to Friday's game against the Dodgers, per MLB.com. The team added newly-acquired pitcher Felix Doubront to the actove roster and immediately placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a calf strain.

The team also recalled reliever Blake Parker and Chris Valaika from Triple-A Iowa. Valaika batted .278 with 10 homers, 21 doubles and 50 RBI at Iowa.

Blake Parker sent down Friday

Parker spent just a few days with the Cubs in his most recent callup, and has allowed six runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the Cubs overall this season.

Blake Parker picks up a relief win Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(7/10/2014)Cubs pitcher Blake Parker picked up a relief win Thursday against the Reds.

Parker tossed two strong innings during the outing. He gave up just one hit, and struck out three batters. The Cubs were able to score two runs following Parker's first inning of work, and the team decided to keep him in to nail down the win. He's now 1-0 on the year.

Blake Parker back with Cubs

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/6/2014)The Cubs recalled pitcher Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa Sunday. Parker has a 10.13 ERA over three relief appearances this season for Chicago.

Blake Parker demoted to Iowa after short stint with Cubs

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/29/2014)The Cubs have sent right-hander Blake Parker back to Triple-A Iowa in anticipation of the return of fellow pitcher Wesley Wright from paternity leave.

"They give me various options," Renteria said, per MLB.com. "You still have to put them in situations where they feel comfortable."

Cubs option Chris Rusin, recall Blake Parker from Triple-A

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/12/2014)The Cubs optioned pitcher Chris Rusin down to Triple-A Iowa following his outing Saturday against the Cardinals. The team will bring up Blake Parker from Iowa to replace his spot on the roster, Comcast SportsNet Chicago reports.

Rusin allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out one over five innings pitched in a 10-4 defeat.

Cubs dispatch two to minors

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(3/22/2014)The Cubs have optioned outfielder Casper Wells and right-hander Blake Parker to the minors. The latter is headed to Triple-A Iowa.

Wells played with four different teams in 2013 before landing with the Cubs. He batted a meager .126 in 95 at-bats after serving as a contributor with Detrot and Seattle the previous two seasons.

Blake Parker could close if Cubs trade Kevin Gregg

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/30/2013)Cubs reliever Blake Parker, who earned his first save of the season in Saturday's extra-innings win, is an option to close if the team trades reliever Kevin Gregg.

"It'd be tough to replace," Cubs manager Dale Sveum told MLB.com regarding Gregg. "He's done a great job. I guess maybe you could look at [Blake] Parker because he's done it in Triple-A, if those things come to light. You've got to use somebody. It'll be a wait-and-see situation."

Parker has a 2.19 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings since making his 2013 debut on June 1. He has 66 career minor-league saves.

Blake Parker earns first career save

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/29/2013)Cubs reliever Blake Parker, who was pegged with a loss in his previous outing, bounced back and earned his first career save Saturday night against the Mariners.

Parker needed just 12 pitches as he struck out one in a perfect 11th inning to secure a 5-3 win. He has a 2.19 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP over his first 11 appearances.

Blake Parker gets the call

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/1/2013)The Cubs selected the contract of pitcher Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa Saturday, after reliever Rafael Dolis was placed on the disabled list.

Parker has a 2.04 ERA in 17 2/3 innings at Triple-A Iowa and pitched in the majors briefly in 2012. He allowed four earned runs in six innings in seven appearances.